Travelling from Vigo Airport (VGO) to Madrid Airport (MAD): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Vigo Airport to Madrid Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Madrid's timezone is UTC+1, which is the same as Vigo.
Take your pick of 53 weekly Vigo Airport to Madrid Airport flights. The 06:30 departure with Iberia is the earliest flight available. Iberia operates the latest service of the day at 21:45.
Give yourself enough time to catch your VGO to MAD flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as May? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Europa is your ticket to exploring Madrid (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Spain!). Check out the direct flights from Vigo Airport to Madrid Airport offered by this popular airline.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air Europa.
With an impressive 88.21% of services arriving on schedule, Iberia is the most punctual carrier for VGO to MAD flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vigo Airport (VGO) to Madrid Airport (MAD)
Right now, 22 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vigo Airport to Madrid Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 56 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from VGO to MAD by booking at least 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vigo Airport to Madrid Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Vigo Airport (VGO)
Of the flights that depart from Vigo Airport, 76% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Vigo to Vigo Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vigo Airport to Madrid Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near VGO:
Arriving at Madrid Airport (MAD)
If you're landing on a late Vigo Airport to Madrid Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MAD:
Follow your own route with a Madrid Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Record Go, Goldcar or Click and Rent and see more of Madrid and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Madrid Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Madrid Airport (MAD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vigo Airport to Madrid Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Madrid in March.
When booking your flight from Vigo Airport to Madrid Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Madrid, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from VGO to MAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF) on average.
Explore more of Spain
Madrid has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Spain waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres north-east of Madrid, a trip to Zaragoza will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Salamanca is another standout destination in Spain and is around 177 kilometres west of Madrid. No journey is complete without experiencing Catedral de Salamanca, Salamanca, Casco Historico and Plaza Mayor.